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Amari Harley death: Family pushes city for answers how boy ended up in tank in Jacksonville park

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The family of Amari Harley is pushing for answers from the city about how the 3-year-old boy's body ended up in Bruce Park’s underground water tank.

"We want to know why. We want to know what happened. We want answers," Amari's aunt Phyllis Wyman said while visiting the memorial in the park for Amari.

She said the city should be held responsible if it was a mistake on its part.

"If it was negligence on their behalf, they should be held accountable," Wyman said.

Jacksonville Mayor Lenny Curry addressed the media on Tuesday, saying there would be accountability if the city was in the wrong.

“When all of the facts are known, if mistakes were made, I will ensure there is accountability,” Curry said.

Regardless of the outcome of the investigation, Wyman said these water tanks are dangerous in this location.

"This is where he fell in. It really shouldn't even be here. There's enough room in this park for it to be way on the other side of the park," Wyman said.

Amari’s family sent Action News Jax this exclusive statement through attorney Kay Harper Williams:

"As you can imagine, our family is simply devastated. There are really no words that can describe or express the loss that we have suffered. In this difficult time, we want to thank everyone for the outpouring of love that you have shown us and ask that you keep us firmly in your prayers."

"It's unbelievable, it’s heartbreaking, it’s heartbreaking for all of us," Wyman said.

Wyman visited Amari’s mother and said she has never seen her this heartbroken before.

"That girl is in so much pain and hurt right now. She is going to need all the love and all the support," Wyman said.

The family is planning a vigil for Wednesday at 7 p.m. at Bruce Park.